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Y92 VPY

2001 Rover 75

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,040 mi
Last recorded83,040 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Rover 7584,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY92 VPY
MakeRover
Model75
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 May 2025 83,040 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced engine bed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 81,891 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 79,964 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured All (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Hand brake would benefit from further attention

Pass 14 Nov 2020 78,502 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil level low

Rear Under body has general surface corrosion

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 76,663 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 72,965 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Oct 2017 67,989 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 61,156 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both side (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 53,566 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 46,712 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 39,191 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 32,064 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 23,822 miles

All brake pipes are covered in greese

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 19,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 18,613 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

o/s steering arm has slight play

Fail 25 Aug 2009 18,613 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

o/s steering arm has slight play

Pass 1 Sep 2008 17,118 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 15,230 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 13,097 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 10,222 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 75?

Based on 1,365,354 MOT tests across 103,127 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
5,824
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
103,127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82,341
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,582
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,066
Registration plate lamp not working 33,396
Direction indicator incorrect colour 27,329
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Y92 VPY is a 2001 Rover 75 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2001 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 84,636 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 75 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y92 VPY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Rover 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y92 VPY is a 2001 Rover 75, first registered on 15 August 2001.

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